Live Voice Writer (Remote)

NCI has what you’re looking for, and we’re looking for new trainees to start this July!

The Live Voice Writer uses speech recognition technology to create closed captioning for local news stations, sports networks, national programming, and more. It’s a unique and challenging position in a pioneering field – and you’ll be providing an important service at the same time!

For candidates with court reporting or voice writing training/experience, we also offer a work-from-home option: attend an office orientation, then train and work remotely! Captioning equipment provided.

NCI offers:

• Paid training & paid vacation with raises available upon completion of training and demonstration of increased proficiency

• Medical, dental, & vision insurance

• A rewarding career, providing media access to millions of viewers

NCI is a qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness

through the U.S. Department of Education

Minimum Requirements:

• Undergrad degree, HS diploma plus three years related work experience,
OR training/certification in court reporting or voice captioning

• Read, write, and enunciate English clearly with a native proficiency

• Make quick decisions & meet deadlines

• Proficiency with PCs & troubleshooting

• Work independently with limited supervision

• Ability to work overtime, holidays, or as needed according to broadcast
schedules

easy. economical. efficient.

For questions about NCI or closed captioning, to offer comments, or for general inquiries, please email us.

Did you know?

What was the first captioned live sports event?

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The first live sports event with closed captioning was the Sugar Bowl on January 1, 1981. The game was played in the New Orleans Superdome where the Georgia Bulldogs met the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame. A special system connected to the stadium’s electronic scoreboard provided information in the TV captioning about the down number, yards to go for a first down, the yard line on which the ball is being played, and other details about the game that were displayed on the scoreboard.

Real-time captioning of commentary on a live sports event was provided for the first time on the Super Bowl that aired on January 20, 1985. In September 1985, ABC’s Monday Night Football became the first sports series to include real-time captioning of commentary.

What was the first captioned children’s program?

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3-2-1 Contact was among the first group of television programs to be captioned in March 1980 and was the first children’s program. This science educational show produced by Children’s Television Workshop aired on PBS member stations from 1980 to 1988. Later in 1980, Sesame Street became the second children’s program to be captioned and is now the longest running captioned children’s program.

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